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Sontheim

Welcome to Sontheim, a charming destination in Unterallgäu, Germany. This Travel Guide offers you the best tips and recommendations for your stay.

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Attractions in Sontheim


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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 125.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 1,172 m
Descent 1,172 m

Benedictine Abbey Ottobeuren, Kneipp monument, fascinating mountain views, the pilgrimage church Maria Baumgärtle, plus a detour to the Bedernau ...

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
Road Bike · Allgäu
Great Unterallgäu Route
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 160.6 km
Duration 6:15 h
Ascent 1,000 m
Descent 1,000 m

160 km crisscrossing through the beautiful Unterallgäu - this promises plenty of variety for ambitious cyclists. With a lot of endurance, the ...

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 79.5 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 823 m
Descent 823 m

Hilly road cycling route connecting the places Ottobeuren (Basilica), Bad Wörishofen (Kneipp spa), and Mindelheim (historic old town).

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 178.6 km
Duration 9:45 h
Ascent 2,004 m
Descent 2,004 m

It is the "long version" (almost 180 kilometers) of a very special cycling route that leads from Krumbach to the Hohe Schulter near Kempten (941 ...

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 152.3 km
Duration 8:42 h
Ascent 1,670 m
Descent 1,670 m

With Ottobeuren, Kronburg, and the pilgrimage churches Maria Steinbach and Maria Baumgärtle, our route offers outstanding cultural highlights.

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 112.4 km
Duration 27:40 h
Ascent 1,470 m
Descent 1,470 m

The Hohe Schulter, east of Kempten (941 meters), isn’t as well-known as, for example, the Auerberg (1,055 meters) or the Peißenberg (987 meters).

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from Peter Bauer,   Community
Long Distance Cycling · Allgäu
Günztal Cycle Path
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 92.7 km
Duration 6:12 h
Ascent 43 m
Descent 410 m

The Günztal Cycle Path leads from its source in Günzach in the eastern Allgäu region for about 92 km to Günzburg, where the Günz flows into the ...

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 22.3 km
Duration 1:37 h
Ascent 136 m
Descent 136 m

Easy circular route suitable for families

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from Tatjana Basch,   Touristikamt Kur & Kultur Ottobeuren
Bicycle Rides · Allgäu
North of Ottobeuren
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 22.3 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 154 m

On an easy ride, you travel along the former railway line from Ottobeuren along the Western Günz to Westerheim. Cyclists are repeatedly treated to ...

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
Bicycle Rides · Allgäu
Pfaffenhausen - Kammel source
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 49.5 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 370 m
Descent 370 m

Attractive cycling route that connects two long-distance cycle paths, Mindeltal and Kammeltal cycle paths, into a circular tour. From Pfaffenhausen ...

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from Kathrin Rietzler,   Kneippland Unterallgäu
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Geographically, Sontheim is located between the cities of Memmingen and Kempten in the Allgäu foothills of the Alps. The landscape is characterised by rolling hills, green meadows and picturesque lakes - a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

One of the most famous sights in Sontheim is the 17th century Kronburg Castle with its magnificent gardens. The baroque parish church of St. Ulrich is also worth a visit: here you can admire beautiful ceiling paintings.

Cultural highlights are above all the annual music festival "Kronburger Sommer" and various theatre performances on the castle grounds.

For culinary connoisseurs, there are numerous local specialities to discover, such as the famous Allgäu cheese or hearty dishes like pork knuckle or liver dumpling soup.

The best season for outdoor activities is definitely summer: hike through the idyllic landscape around Sontheim or explore the surroundings by bike. In winter, skiing and cross-country skiing are available at various locations in the region - this also includes some nearby ski resorts such as Oberjoch or Jungholz.

If it rains, a visit to the Sontheim Museum of Local History or a guided tour of the Kronburg castle complex is recommended.

Where is the most beautiful place in Sontheim? That's hard to say, because every place has its own charm. But hiking to the nearby Bannwaldsee lake and walks along the Iller river are particularly recommended - here you can enjoy nature to the fullest.

Overall, Sontheim is definitely worth a trip for anyone who wants to experience rural Germany and is looking for rest and relaxation. We hope this guide will help you with your planning and wish you an unforgettable stay!

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